Maryland ACEP News

Deadline February 15

You know you work with the best. Why not recognize them at the MD ACEP 2019 Annual Educational Conference? Submit your nominations today!

Award Categories/Criteria:

Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Award is presented to an APP who has made a significant contribution to the field of emergency medicine.

Chairman of the Year Award is presented to a Chairman who demonstrates collaborative relationships with nursing and ancillary departments to implement and improve operational and clinical standards based on evidence-based practice. The nominee must demonstrate significant contributions to the departments outlined.

Doc of the Year Award is presented to a member of the College who has shown significant clinical expertise, leadership, and demonstrates a substantial contribution to the field of emergency medicine.

Resident of the Year Award is presented to a resident who exemplifies not only excellence in clinical practice, but, also a commitment to the greater good. This could be involvement in EMRA or ACEP, but could also be excellence in mentorship, involvement in the healthcare system/hospital committees, interest and execution in provider wellness, or creation of community-based activities.

Send your nomination(s) with a statement, in 250 words or less, stating why your nominee(s) should receive this Award.

Dr. Orlee Panitch, MD, FACEP

I am incredibly honored for the privilege of being the President of Maryland ACEP. It is a privilege to serve with some many fine professionals at both the State and National Levels.

I want to take a moment to again recognize Drew White for his two years as President. Drew served during the tumultuous period when pressures on hospitals to comply with our State’s Medicare demonstration projects created all sorts of unintended consequences, particularly in the area of EMS diversion time and throughput. With Drew’s leadership, Maryland ACEP took a central role in helping the state create new measures of throughput to help our EDs move patients more efficiently. Drew oversaw a strategic planning process that has aligned us to move forward in this constantly changing world. We saw a revitalization of the practice management committee, and multiple behavioral health initiatives.

Let’s discuss our strategic plan. With the assistance of a strategic planner, we have been able to hone down our initiatives to the following three:

Improve Patient Care Statewide through Advocacy

Promote an Accurate Understanding of the Value and Practice of Emergency Medicine in Maryland